Supporting young riders

Our Youth Bursary program supports young equestrians from all disciplines who are members, full-time high school students, and who demonstrate a significant financial impediment to reaching their equestrian goals.

We believe in investing in the future of equestrian sport by providing resources for success.

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Financial assistance for Young Equestrians

Fund Your Passion

Our youth bursaries provide support to young equestrians who are full-time high school students, helping them pursue their passion for riding.

Apply Today

Applications are reviewed by a panel of professional equestrians - applicants and their coach must be current Ontario Equestrian members.

Tell your story

Applicants must complete the application form and submit an essay outlining their equestrian skills, volunteering activities and how the funds will benefit their riding.

2024 recipients

Previous Youth Bursary recipients tell their stories about how the financial support has changed their equestrian journey.

Kara Adams

CITY
Port Perry, ON
DISCIPLINE
Eventing/Dressage
COACH
Meagan Maloney

Laura Da Silva-Findlay

CITY
Guelph, ON
DISCIPLINE
Hunter/Jumper
COACH
Laura Galbraith

Amber Hillis

CITY
St. Mary’s, ON
DISCIPLINE
Hunter/Jumper
COACH
Kim Crawford

Robyn Freiheit

CITY
Vaughan, ON
DISCIPLINE
Hunter/Jumper
COACH
Dawn O’Neill

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Youth Bursary

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